🌱 Patch AM: Where recent fraud, drug arrests and batteries hit Westside and Downtown

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🌱 Patch AM: Why is Santa Cruz building so much housing while neighbors struggle?

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🌱 Patch AM: How this weekend’s big surf and flood advisories could affect Aptos

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"Baby Angelita" Was Allegedly Run Over Shortly After Birth, California Authorities Say

Authorities on California's Central Coast provided additional details in the "Baby Angelita" case.

🌱 Patch AM: How a $85M deal secures senior housing in Santa Cruz

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🌱 Patch AM: New Oak Fire ignites in Santa Cruz County overnight

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🌱 Patch AM: See which new businesses just registered in Santa Cruz County.

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Fremont Peak Name Could Be Changed To Native American Name

A Native American tribe requested the state reconsider the name due to John Fremont's documented role in violence against Native Americans.

Man Convicted Of Shooting Teenager In Head, Leaving Him Blind

A 23-year-old man was convicted Friday of shooting a teenager in the head in Seaside in 2025, leaving the victim blind in one eye.

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Teen Fatally Shot In Salinas In Apparent Accident: Police

The teen was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Greyhound Rock Open House in Davenport, CA

Free Community Event with treats from local businesses!

Salinas Man Found Guilty Of Lewd Acts On 7-Year-Old At Birthday Party

Sonny Velasco, 33, was found guilty of exposing himself to a seven-year-old girl and forcing her to perform sexual acts on him.

Pickup Truck Driver Arrested After Bicyclist Killed In Crash

The bicyclist suffered major injuries and was taken to a local hospital where he died of his injuries, according to the CHP.

Person Rescued After Falling From Cliff Near Panther State Beach

The person fell about 25 to 30 feet from the cliff, landing on a rock shelf.

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Teen Not Charged With Murder After Father Impregnated Her, Forced Her To Kill Baby In Northern CA: DA Says

Prosecutors said they had not received a request to charge the 14-year-old, who is considered a victim of abuse.

Man, Teenage Daughter Sought After Newborn Found Dead Near California's Highway 1

A post-mortem examination found signs of traumatic injury, officials said.

Red Flag Warning For Santa Cruz Mountains, Central Coast As Lightning, Strong Winds Expected

Forecasters said there is a 20-30% chance of thunderstorms, with rainfall amounts under 0.15 inches.

Pickleball In Santa Cruz: What To Know Before You Hit The Court

From a brand partner: New to pickleball? Here's a beginner-friendly guide to the rules, gear and local places to play.

Timber Fire Continues To Grow, Now Consumes Nearly 18,000 Acres

The fire's size grew, and containment shrank slightly Wednesday, authorities said.

Teen Lifeguard And Boy He Rescued Honored At White House After Trump Saw Dramatic Viral Video

Sixteen-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams and 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai met with President Donald Trump Monday.

Could Waymo Be Coming To Santa Cruz? A Key Step Just Happened

Waymo inches closer to carrying passengers in more Bay Area cities after securing another key California approval.

270 People Lived In Converted Greenhouses While Owners Collected $1M In Rent: DA

The two property owners pleaded no contest to the charges.

Timber Fire Grows To Nearly 3800 Acres, Nonprofit Starts Fundraiser

The fire remained stubbornly 5% contained at that time by midday Wednesday.

Evacuation Warnings Issued After Big Sur Fire Grows To Hundreds Of Acres

A wildfire burning in the Big Sur area of Monterey County has grown to 376 acres Sunday as evacuation warnings went out for some residents.

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Two Teens Arrested In Connection With Santa Cruz Boardwalk Shooting

Santa Cruz police said they arrested two 17-year-old suspects in Ceres, California.

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Trump Wants To Honor Teen Lifeguard After Dramatic Bay Area Beach Rescue

A witness captured video of the 16-year-old battling powerful surf to save a 10-year-old boy.

A Parent's Guide To After-School Activities In Santa Cruz

From a brand partner: Explore local sports, arts, library programs, school-based care and enrichment opportunities for kids.

Watch: Teen Lifeguard Battles Pounding Surf To Save Boy From Drowning At Bay Area Beach

A witness captured the dramatic rescue as a 16-year-old lifeguard fought heavy surf to save a 10-year-old boy from drowning.

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Woman Fatally Stabbed At Bay Area Mall In Random Attack: Police

Police arrested a 19-year-old man and said there is no indication that he knew the victim.

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Suspect In Unprovoked Monterey Stabbing Sought

The victim told investigators an unknown man confronted him while he was walking and attacked him for no apparent reason.